LeBron James has long acknowledged Michael Jordan as the inspiration behind his career, but in his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, the four-time MVP made a revealing admission: he and Jordan haven’t had much of a relationship—and it might stay that way until LeBron retires.

For several years, one of the most hotly debated topics in sports has been the comparison between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan. Various debate shows featuring personalities like Skip Bayless, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Nick Wright have discussed who the greatest player of all time is.

LeBron James and Michael Jordan have long been at the center of the debate for NBA's greatest of all time. However, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade pointed out an important advantage for the forward of the Los Angeles Lakers.